https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:23:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1476075 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:50:38 +0000 Anonymous 1476075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's truly remarkable, and I'm glad you found the diet that works for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1476056 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 16:55:34 +0000 Alassë 1476056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1475238 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 03:34:49 +0000 Jaime 1475238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very inspiring and tempting. I could do it but for the wine. That would be tough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1474510 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:02:11 +0000 AM 1474510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! And keep up the good work. Very supportive to read your progress as I work on some similar areas! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1474319 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:09:07 +0000 texstyle 1474319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds really great - so glad you are keeping us posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1474062 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 03:08:23 +0000 Anonymous 1474062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is thrilling news! Sounds like a win. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1473973 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 01:12:15 +0000 Dottie 1473973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so thrilled for you! &nbsp;Keep up the great work. It's life-changing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1473887 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 22:19:33 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1473887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Darn. &nbsp;I commented here from work but must have navigated away too soon. &nbsp;Its good to hear you are doing so well. &nbsp;I find that the joints feel much better too when I am off carbs. &nbsp;It must be the inflammation factor at play. &nbsp;I caved and ate a bunch of frozen cherries and am trying to get back on track.</p> <p>You must be thrilled to be feeling rested and energized. &nbsp;Way to go Shannon. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1473824 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:46:02 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1473824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carter - I'm not so sure I'd say I feel 10 years younger...and least not yet. But I'll say I feel 5 years younger! I can't believe the surge in energy.</p> <p>Jackie - interesting about the coconut oil. I guess not everyone tolerates it.</p> <p>Jay - I am definitely noticing my food tasting much better. I mean simple sauteed mix greens with a little olive oil is suddenly crazy delicious. And yes, I've just started adding both a slice of lemon and ice to my drinking water and am enjoying it much more. Makes it feel like a "fancy" drink, you know?</p> <p>Una - I'll be honest. I'm not finding the shopping and organization part difficult at all. But I've always been organized in that way. Pre Whole30, I would get up Saturday morning before the guys, make my coffee, and prepare my menu for the week - stuff I like for breakfast and to take in my lunch, and then pick the recipes for what I will be making for dinner each evening. Based on that menu, I now create my grocery list. So really, it's no different - it's just different products and recipes. Pinterest has been key for finding a TON of fabulous Whole30 recipes using the basic ingredients so no food boredom to worry about. Breakfast has been a little bit of a switch because I'm not just pouring a bowl of cereal. So if I'm doing a veggie saute with eggs or something like that, I cut up the veggies the night before I go to bed and pop them into a zip lock baggie. Then all I have to do is dump the bag into the pan in the morning...easy peasy. But I can see the program would be difficult if a) you didn't like to cook and b) if you had no time at home for prep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1473772 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:16:37 +0000 catgirl 1473772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Shannon!&nbsp; Sounds like almost all positives!&nbsp; How hard are you finding it to do?&nbsp; I am not good at shopping and eating in any organized way with my schedule and social life.&nbsp; YGG! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1473711 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:26:10 +0000 Belladogga 1473711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad this continues to go well for you. &nbsp;It's heartening to hear that your cravings have disappeared already. &nbsp;A friend told me the same thing. &nbsp;I gave in to the week 1 cravings when I tried to do Whole30 before so this is information that will help me when I try again. &nbsp;I'm also excited to hear that you've noticed some improvement in your joint pain. &nbsp;As you say - onwards! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1473636 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:29:50 +0000 JayS 1473636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear that the positives far outweigh the negatives. Freedom from cravings was the major reason that I completely changed my eating habits 5 years ago. So freeing...and feeling real hunger vs. just wanting to eat. I welcome hunger pangs..means my body is working as it should.<br />Have you noticed a change in the way you taste foods? I found that flavors became much more pronounced once I gave up the junk food. Who knew that an apple could taste so sweet?<br />Recently, I have started adding lemon or lime slices to my water to try to up my water consumption. I do seem to drink more that way...might give it a try.&nbsp;<br />Keep up the good work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1473620 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:02:05 +0000 jackiec 1473620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great work!! Interesting about the rash. Hope that gets sorted out. I seem to react to coconut too (at least I think I do...still working on it) with chest congestion. It's something that's taken me quite some time to figure out - and I rarely touched it or it's related products (oil, etc) before. Keep it up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1473617 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:58:29 +0000 carter 1473617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! Fantastic job, Shannon. Feeling 10 years younger??</p> <p>Keep us posted. Continued success to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1473596 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:39:29 +0000 Sara L. 1473596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations!&nbsp; It sounds like you're having a lot of success with the program.&nbsp; It's great to hear that you're feeling so much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-2#post-1473573 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:58:52 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1473573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's some background info if you're interested:</p> <p>Initial Whole30 post <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30---anyone-done-it" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ne-done-it</a></p> <p>Whole30 - Week One Update <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whole30-update---week-1" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....e---week-1</a></p> <p>Today is Day 14 and the end of week 2. My findings/thoughts are</p> <p><b><u>PROS</u></b> </p> <ul> <li>Digestive issues I experienced between days 7 - 12 are over with and my stomach has settled down.</li> <li>No longer craving any carbs or sugar, nor needing snacks or wanting to eat just for the sake of eating. Have become very in tune with my body signals for hunger.</li> <li>Drinking a TON more water and really loving it. This is new for me as I normally am not a big water drinker.</li> <li>My facial skin and hair feel amazing - no more dry patches on my face.</li> <li>I am sleeping better than I have in YEARS. Seriously. I can't get over it. I go to bed and am asleep within 5-10 minutes and I don't wake up once until it's time to get up. And I wake up feeling very rested.</li> <li>My energy level as of yesterday is off the charts. I feel AMAZING.</li> <li>My sinus allergies have completely dissipated and I am no longer taking any antihistamines.</li> <li>I haven't had a single headache or migraine since day 4.</li> <li>Joint pain is starting to subside - hoping this continues.</li> <li>This program has completely re-ignited my love of cooking. I have always enjoyed cooking and do a lot of it. But I'm really liking finding new ways to cook these items in a "clean" fashion and am trying many new combinations and all sorts of different spices and herbs. </li> <li>Ok...I know you're not supposed to step on the scale until the end of the 30 days...but I noticed my pants/jeans were fitting quite differently so stepped on the scale yesterday and could not believe it. I have lost 8 pounds in 13 days without starving myself! I mean, my meals are substantial and I'm eating a lot of food. But clearly I am eating the RIGHT food. I also took my measurements before I started and as of yesterday have lost 1.5 inches off my waist and 1 inch off my hips. So I pulled out two pairs of pants that have languished in my closet the last 8 months because I was unable to do them up and voila - no problem now.</li> </ul> <p><b><u>CONS</u></b></p> <ul> <li>From days 8-12 I developed an odd and extremely itchy rash on my legs from upper thighs to ankles, plus a few spots on my arms. Working through whether this is a reaction to an increase in eggs, an allergic reaction to coconut (which was not in my diet previously) or what is termed the "ketosis rash" - which can be alleviated by adding in a bit more carbs. So as of yesterday I eliminated the coconut and am eating either sweet potato, banana or peas each day as a starchy but healthy carb. It is significantly better today. </li> </ul> <p>Onward... </p>